Tuesday, June 17, 2014

So much for trying to not share a million photos from every session. This session was like a dream come true for me - I absolutely love horses, and would really like to do more senior photography sessions. It almost didn't happen when a storm rolled in just as we were supposed to get started, but it passed just as quickly and we only started about 10 minutes late.

I seriously don't think even I scratched the surface of my favorite photos from this session. This is the stunning Fallon celebrating her high school graduation - now on to Virginia Tech to study meteorology! It's no secret that she is beautiful on her own and next to her horses, feisty Bets (who is 22 years old!!) and gentle Ginger, but once she got on them (bareback!!) she was just beaming. I had a lot of fun playing with the variety of light we were getting; a combination of passing clouds from the storm, a setting sun, open shade, full shade, and open fields.

Congratulations, Fallon!! Best of luck in college and with all the amazing things you're going to do!

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

This beautiful family recently moved here from Colorado in search of a change and adventure.

Poor mom agonized for weeks over finding the perfect spot for our pictures - she was looking for something that really spoke to her, not a place I could recommend. So on Saturday I met them at the Aldie Mill and followed until we found ourselves at Atoka Farm, a gorgeous stretch of land just outside Middleburg (but, to be honest, I really have no idea where we were!)

Even though all 3 girls are absolutely stunning, I will give you one guess as to which stole the show ;)

Sunday, June 8, 2014

I photographed G turning 3 last year at Oatlands; this year we celebrated her turning 4 and getting a new puppy at Morven Park. Is there anything more amazing than a gorgeous little girl in the soft light of [almost] Golden Hour, just being herself and loving life? Honestly, this has to be one of my favorite sessions to date. Everything about her is just perfect *insert heart emoticon here, since Blogger won't let me!*

Isn't the last photo so whimsical? The light in that spot was perfect for what we were trying to capture. I processed in color and converted to high-key black and white for my weekly photo challenge. Which do you prefer??

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

To say this family has personality would be the understatement of the year - but what a blast! A fellow photog in the area referred them to me when she got sick (hope you're feeling better, Cristen!!) and I am so grateful. The A Family was in town for only a few days to celebrate their littlest's birthday. After a minor hiccup getting VERY lost in the backwoods of Loudoun County, we met at a beautiful location in Aldie with perfect weather. Yes you are seeing that right - 7 kids, including a set of triplets!